William was born in 1866. His birth was registered in Tavistock and his mother's maiden name was Colling. [1]
In 1881 William Henry was living with parents Richard and Elizabeth in Tavistock. Richard was a Mine Labourer and William was an apprentice wheelwright (aged 14). [2]
In 1890 William Henry married Annie Spurrell. Their marriage was registered in Tavistock. [3]
In 1901 William and Annie were living in Bere Alston with their 3 daughters, Nellie, Emily and Elsie. William was a Mill Wright. [4]
William died aged 80 in 1947. His death was registered in Tavistock. [5]
"England and Wales Census, 1901," , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XSWY-TH4 : 21 May 2019), William Hy Hendy, Bere Ferrers with Bere Alston, Devon, England, United Kingdom; from "1901 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing Calstock subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
"England and Wales Census, 1911," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XW9K-KVJ : 3 July 2019), William Henry Hendy, Tavistock, Devon, England, United Kingdom; from "1911 England and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
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